by Dr. Alberto Sola, M.D. | May 7, 2024 | Blog
You’ve probably heard of Demerol. This drug is a synthetic opioid pain medication that is rather common. It’s also known as meperidine or pethidine; Demerol is the brand name under which this medication is most frequently prescribed and sold. If you’ve ever been...
by Dr. Alberto Sola, M.D. | May 1, 2024 | Blog
Cyclobenzaprine, formerly most commonly sold under the brand name Flexeril, is a muscle relaxant that is often prescribed to treat injuries and pain from those injuries and other similar skeletal muscular conditions. Late last year, Flexeril was discontinued in the...
by Dr. Alberto Sola, M.D. | Mar 25, 2024 | Blog
Vivitrol is a drug that was created to help people who are struggling with addiction. It’s used primarily for people who are trying to break free from an addiction to alcohol and for people who wish to remain clean and sober from opioids. This drug, also known as...
by Dr. Alberto Sola, M.D. | Mar 18, 2024 | Blog
Many people have never heard of the pharmaceutical drug Pristiq. Unfortunately, others know it all too well. This drug is prescribed for the treatment of major depressive disorder, and over half a million Americans take it every year for this purpose. Although Pristiq...
by Dr. Alberto Sola, M.D. | Feb 29, 2024 | Blog
In some social circles, the small canisters of nitrous oxide called whippits are an extremely popular way to get a quick jolt of euphoria. But today’s partygoers may be surprised to learn that recreational nitrous oxide isn’t a new trend; there have been recorded uses...
by Dr. Alberto Sola, M.D. | Feb 15, 2024 | Blog
Concerta is the brand name of a drug that is prescribed to treat ADHD and it’s very commonly used for this purpose. The actual name of this medication is methylphenidate; it’s a long-acting stimulant that helps people increase their focus and attention levels....
